We know better than most that the global food packaging industry is making great strides towards more sustainable practices. Meanwhile, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, coffee shops, food trucks, caterers, supermarkets – and the consumers who buy from these outlets ...
Catering
Government Restrictions with effect from 1 July 2023
A guide to the steps to take if you currently supply single-use plastic tableware or cutlery.
This guide is being published in line with upcoming Government Restrictions which come into effect on 1 July 2023.
Tranche 2 phase out of single-use food items
From 1 July 2023, single-use plastic product bags, plastic straws, plastic produce labels and plastic plates, bowls and cutlery will be banned or phased out in New Zealand.
Social Media Top Tips for Catering Companies
Want to know how to engage with your customers on your social media platforms? Review these top tips ..
Disposable vs Reusable Platter Trays (Review)
When it comes to platter trays or catering trays, one question that often comes up for discussion is, “what is the best option to choose when we need to keep costs down in our business”.
A Guide to Social Media for Catering Companies
We are living in the digital age and we keep hearing about how social media is the “go to” to drive business and customers to your business and website. Did you know that 79% of independent catering companies use social media.
Plastic Products Banned from 1 October 2022
Illustration showing plastic products banned from 1 October 2022 (tranche 1) and alternatives.
The Pros and Cons of Plastic and Cardboard Packaging
When it comes to food packaging 2 main materials are often considered and compared together namely cardboard and plastic. This article is written to highlight the key differences between each material, their advantages and disadvantages and also some other key points to consider when looking at your packaging needs.
How do you sell your sustainability story on social?
Do you ever get the feeling you’re having the same sustainability conversation on repeat with the same group of customers and suppliers? Someone can only truly know that your small business is prioritizing the environment and social good if you tell your sustainability story.
This article shares some suggestions on how to do just that.
Plastic Food Packaging v Sustainable Food Packaging (Review)
We often get asked “why does sustainable and environmentally friendly food packaging costs more than plastic food packaging?” – does this sound like something you’ve been asking?
In this short article we will explain what makes sustainable food packaging cost more.
How do I justify the extra expense for sustainable packaging?
Customers and suppliers are more discerning than ever before about where their products come from. Environmentally friendly products are more “exclusive” and “attractive” – a lifestyle choice which appeals to a more thoughtful consumer. Products which are elevated in price do carry a luxury perception with them, as do products that are packaged well – tapping into our emotions. So, this is good news. Higher prices are ok – if the product is green and good.
Are pizza boxes recyclable?
Pizza holds an unusual place in the sustainable food packaging story and it’s a real talking point for us at Berica. The millions of pizza boxes produced and discarded each year for takeaway purposes are almost a footnote to the central characters of burger and hot chip containers and baking boxes.
Strange then, considering more than five billion pizzas are sold around the world each year and an estimated 350 slices are consumed each second.
Sustainable Takeaway Food Packaging
At Berica Packaging we’re stoked to present our new range of Neverleak Takeaway Food Containers to New Zealand cafes, bakeries and restaurants.
Our Neverleak range ensures excellent presentation for your food. The range, made from a unique paperboard, is fully home compostable, safe for use in microwaves and, as the name suggests. At Berica we developed the Neverleak range in response to our customer's demands for more ...
What fast food outlets can learn from festivals
These days embracing the ever-growing summer music and arts festival scene is as Kiwi as cycling the Coromandel or sailing to Great Barrier Island. From the Homegrown festival in Wellington and the return of WOMAD in March, to the rescheduled Rhythm and Vines in April, over the next few weeks hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders will be partying like it’s… well, 2022.